Legal claims defining the scope of protection. Each claim is shown in both the original legal language and a plain English translation.
1. A method comprising: maintaining, in a storage device, a database that includes client specific information, wherein the client specific information identifies at least one product space by a product name or description of a product feature, one or more patent claims, a protection indicia corresponding to a respective product space of the at least one product space, and a status of a patent claim of the one or more patent claims, wherein the protection indicia indicates the client's patent protection for the respective product space as one of selected, broad, or none; mapping an association between one or more patent claims and the respective product space of the at least one product space; displaying on at least one display device a user interface with at least two portions, including a first portion that includes a plurality of user interface elements that include a product space user interface element; receiving an indication via at least one user input device that the product space user interface has been selected for a client; in response to the selection, executing a query to retrieve a list of product spaces for the client; patent claims associated with the list of product spaces based on maps included in the database that include respective of the product spaces, the protection indicia corresponding to each product space in the list of product spaces, and a list of statuses of the patent claims associated with the list of product spaces from the database from the at least one storage device; and updating the user interface to include a product space view that includes the list of product spaces, the patent claims; the protection indicia corresponding to each product space in the list of product spaces, and the list of statuses.
This invention relates to a system for managing and visualizing patent protection data for client-specific product spaces. The system addresses the challenge of tracking patent claims and their associated protection levels across multiple products or product features, ensuring clients can easily monitor their intellectual property (IP) portfolio. The system maintains a database storing client-specific information, including product spaces identified by names or feature descriptions, patent claims, protection indicia (indicating the scope of protection as selected, broad, or none), and the status of each patent claim. The database also maps associations between patent claims and their respective product spaces. A user interface (UI) is provided with multiple sections, including a product space selection element. When a user selects a client, the system queries the database to retrieve the client's product spaces, their associated patent claims, protection indicia, and claim statuses. The UI then updates to display a product space view, presenting the retrieved data in an organized format. This allows users to quickly assess the patent landscape for each product space, including the level of protection and the current status of relevant claims. The system streamlines IP management by centralizing and visualizing critical patent information, enabling better decision-making and compliance tracking.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the database further includes at least one patent application identification corresponding with a respective product space of the at least one product space, and wherein the product space view further includes a list of patent application identifications associated with the list of product spaces retrieved from the at least one database.
This invention relates to a system for organizing and retrieving patent application data in relation to product spaces. The technology addresses the challenge of efficiently associating patent applications with specific product categories or markets, enabling users to quickly identify relevant intellectual property within a given product domain. The system includes a database that stores patent application identifications, each linked to one or more product spaces. A product space represents a defined category or market segment for products, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, or automotive components. The database allows users to search and retrieve patent applications based on their association with these product spaces. When a user queries the system, it retrieves a list of product spaces matching the search criteria and displays a corresponding list of patent application identifications associated with those product spaces. This enables users to explore patent applications relevant to specific product categories, facilitating research, competitive analysis, and intellectual property management. The system enhances transparency and accessibility of patent data by directly linking patent applications to their applicable product markets.
3. The method of claim 1 , detecting a selection of a patent claims user interface element in the plurality of user interface elements for the client; and in response to the selection of the patent claims user interface element, retrieving a list of patent applications corresponding to the client and a list of claims associated with the list of patent applications from the database from the at least one storage device; and displaying, in the second portion of the user interface, a claim view that includes the list of patent applications corresponding to the client and the list of claims associated with the list of patent applications.
A system provides a user interface for managing patent applications and claims. The system retrieves and displays patent-related data from a database stored on at least one storage device. The user interface includes multiple interactive elements, one of which is a patent claims user interface element. When a user selects this element, the system retrieves a list of patent applications associated with the user's client account and a corresponding list of claims from the database. The retrieved data is then displayed in a dedicated portion of the user interface, allowing the user to view and manage the patent applications and their associated claims. The system ensures that only relevant patent applications and claims are presented to the user, improving efficiency in patent management. The interface may also include additional elements for navigating or modifying the displayed data, though these are not specified in the claim. The overall solution streamlines access to patent-related information for users managing multiple applications.
4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the claim view further includes: a list of product spaces associated with the list of claims.
A system and method for organizing and displaying patent claims in a searchable database. The invention addresses the challenge of efficiently navigating and understanding complex patent claims by providing a structured visualization of claim relationships and associated product spaces. The method generates a claim view that includes a hierarchical representation of claims, showing parent-child relationships and dependencies between claims. This hierarchical structure allows users to trace the evolution of claims within a patent or across multiple patents. Additionally, the claim view includes a list of product spaces associated with the claims, enabling users to identify real-world applications or technical fields linked to specific claims. The product spaces may include categories such as industries, technologies, or specific products that are relevant to the claims. By integrating product spaces with the claim hierarchy, the system enhances the usability of patent databases for researchers, inventors, and legal professionals by providing context and practical relevance to the claims. The invention improves the efficiency of prior art searches by allowing users to quickly assess the technical scope and commercial applications of patent claims.
5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the claim view further includes: a list of statuses associated with the list of claims.
A system and method for managing patent claims provides a user interface that displays a list of claims and their associated statuses. The interface allows users to view and track the status of each claim, such as pending, allowed, rejected, or abandoned. The statuses are dynamically updated to reflect the current state of each claim in the patent prosecution process. This system helps users monitor the progress of their patent applications by providing a centralized view of claim statuses, enabling better decision-making and workflow management. The interface may also include additional features, such as filtering or sorting options, to enhance usability and efficiency. The method ensures that users have real-time visibility into the status of their claims, reducing the need for manual tracking and improving overall patent management.
6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the claim view further includes: a list of the concepts associated with the list of claims.
This invention relates to patent analysis systems, specifically methods for visualizing and organizing patent claims and their associated concepts. The problem addressed is the difficulty in understanding the relationships between patent claims and the underlying technical concepts they cover, which is critical for prior art searches, patent drafting, and litigation. The method involves generating a claim view that includes a list of claims from a patent or patent application. Each claim in this list is linked to a set of technical concepts that are relevant to the claim's content. These concepts are extracted from the claim text or derived from a knowledge base of technical terminology. The claim view displays these concepts alongside the claims, allowing users to quickly identify the key technical ideas associated with each claim. This helps in understanding the scope of the patent and the specific innovations being protected. The method may also include filtering or sorting the claims based on the associated concepts, enabling users to focus on specific technical areas of interest. Additionally, the system can highlight overlapping or related concepts across multiple claims, providing insights into the patent's overall technical strategy. This approach improves the efficiency of patent analysis by making the technical content of claims more accessible and organized.
7. A system comprising: at least one storage device that stores a database that includes diem specific information, wherein the client specific information identifies at least one product space by a product name or by a description of a product feature, one or more patent claims, a protection indicia corresponding to a respective product space of the at least one product space; and a status of a patent claim of the one or more patent claims, wherein the protection indicia indicates the client's patent protection for the respective product space as one of selected, broad, or none; at least one display device to display a user interface with at least two portions including a first portion that includes a plurality of user interface elements including a product space user interface element; at least one input device to detect a selection of the product space user interface element for a client; and at least one processor to: map an association between one or more patent claims and the respective product space of the at least one product space; in response to the selection, execute a query to retrieve a list of product spaces for the client, patent claims associated with the list of product spaces based on maps included in the database that include respective of the product spaces, the protection indicia corresponding to each product space in the list of product spaces, and a list of statuses of the patent claims associated with the list of product spaces from the database from the at least one storage device; and transmit data to the display device to display, in a second portion of the user interface, a product space view that includes the list of product spaces, the patent claims, the protection indicia corresponding to each product space in the list of product spaces, and the list of statuses.
The system provides a patent management tool for tracking and visualizing patent protection across different product spaces. The system addresses the challenge of managing complex patent portfolios by organizing patent claims and their associated product spaces, allowing users to assess the scope and status of their intellectual property protection. The system includes a database storing client-specific information, which identifies product spaces by name or feature description, along with associated patent claims, protection indicia (indicating the level of protection as selected, broad, or none), and the status of each patent claim. A user interface displays a product space view, showing a list of product spaces, their corresponding patent claims, protection levels, and claim statuses. The system processes user selections to retrieve and display this information, enabling users to quickly assess the patent landscape for their products. The processor maps associations between patent claims and product spaces, executes queries to retrieve relevant data, and updates the display accordingly. This tool helps clients monitor and strategize their patent protection across multiple product spaces efficiently.
8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the database further includes at least one patent application identification corresponding with a respective product space of the at least one product space, and wherein the data transmitted to the display device to display in the second portion further includes a list of patent application identifications associated with the list of product spaces retrieved from the at least one database.
This invention relates to a system for managing and displaying patent application data in relation to product spaces. The system addresses the challenge of organizing and retrieving patent information associated with specific product categories or markets, enabling users to efficiently track and analyze relevant intellectual property. The system includes a database that stores patent application identifications linked to corresponding product spaces. A product space refers to a defined category or market segment for products. The database allows for the retrieval of patent application data based on these product spaces, facilitating the association of patents with specific product categories. The system also includes a display device that presents information in two portions. The first portion displays a list of product spaces retrieved from the database. The second portion shows a list of patent application identifications associated with the selected product spaces. This dual-display approach enables users to quickly navigate between product categories and their corresponding patent data, improving the efficiency of patent research and analysis. The system may further include a user interface for selecting and filtering product spaces, allowing users to refine their search based on specific criteria. The database may also store additional metadata related to the patent applications, such as filing dates, inventors, or legal status, to provide a comprehensive view of the intellectual property landscape within each product space. This structured approach enhances the usability of patent data for businesses, researchers, and legal professionals.
9. The system of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of user interface elements include a patent claims user interface element; wherein the input device is further to detect a selection of patent claims user interface element for the client; where the at least one processor to, in response to the selection of the patent claims user interface element: execute a query to retrieve a list of patent applications corresponding to the client and a list of claims associated with the list of patent applications from the database from the at least one storage device; and transmit data to the display device to display, in the second portion of the user interface, a claim view that includes the list of patent applications corresponding to the client and the list of claims associated with the list of patent applications.
A system for managing patent applications provides a user interface with multiple interactive elements, including a dedicated patent claims interface. This system addresses the challenge of efficiently organizing and accessing patent-related data for clients, particularly in legal or intellectual property management contexts. The system includes a display device, an input device, and at least one processor connected to a database storing patent application data. When a user selects the patent claims interface element, the system retrieves a list of patent applications associated with a specific client, along with the corresponding claims for each application, from the database. The retrieved data is then displayed in a designated portion of the user interface, allowing users to view and manage patent claims in a structured format. The system ensures that users can quickly access and review relevant patent claims without navigating through multiple screens or interfaces, improving workflow efficiency. The processor handles the data retrieval and display operations, while the input device captures user interactions to trigger these actions. This functionality is part of a broader system that may also include other user interface elements for managing different aspects of patent applications.
10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the claim view further includes: a list of product spaces associated with the list of claims.
A system for managing patent claims and related product spaces provides a structured interface to visualize and analyze claim relationships. The system includes a claim view that displays a hierarchical representation of claims, where each claim is linked to one or more dependent claims, forming a tree-like structure. This hierarchical view allows users to navigate the relationships between claims and understand their dependencies. Additionally, the claim view includes a list of product spaces associated with the claims. Product spaces represent specific technical domains or product categories to which the claims apply, enabling users to filter and categorize claims based on their relevance to different technologies or markets. The system facilitates efficient claim management by providing a clear visualization of claim dependencies and their associated product spaces, helping users assess the scope and applicability of each claim in various technical contexts. This improves patent portfolio analysis, licensing strategies, and legal assessments by linking claims to their relevant product domains.
11. The system of claim 9 , wherein the claim view further includes: a list of statuses associated with the list of claims.
This invention relates to a system for managing and displaying patent claims, particularly focusing on tracking and presenting the status of multiple claims within a patent application or portfolio. The system addresses the challenge of efficiently monitoring the progress and current state of various claims, which is critical for patent applicants, attorneys, and examiners to ensure timely updates and strategic decision-making. The system includes a user interface that presents a claim view, which displays a list of claims associated with a patent application or portfolio. The claim view further includes a list of statuses corresponding to each claim in the list. These statuses may indicate different stages in the patent prosecution process, such as "pending," "allowed," "rejected," "abandoned," or "granted." By providing a consolidated view of claim statuses, the system enables users to quickly assess the progress of each claim and take appropriate actions, such as responding to office actions or adjusting prosecution strategies. The system may also include additional features, such as filtering or sorting options, to help users organize and analyze the claims based on their statuses. This enhances usability and ensures that users can efficiently track and manage the claims in their portfolio. The invention improves patent management workflows by centralizing status information, reducing the need for manual tracking, and streamlining communication between stakeholders.
12. The system of claim 9 , wherein the claim view further includes: a list of the concepts associated with the list of claims.
A system for managing patent claims and associated concepts provides a structured interface to display and analyze claim relationships. The system includes a claim view that presents a list of claims and their associated concepts, enabling users to visualize and navigate the connections between claims and the underlying technical ideas. The claim view may also include additional details such as claim dependencies, claim scope, and claim status, allowing users to assess the technical and legal significance of each claim. The system further supports filtering and sorting of claims based on concepts, facilitating efficient retrieval and analysis of relevant information. This approach enhances patent drafting, prosecution, and litigation by providing a clear and organized representation of claim relationships and their associated technical concepts. The system may be integrated into patent management software or used as a standalone tool for patent professionals. The inclusion of concept associations helps users understand the broader technical context of each claim, improving decision-making in patent-related processes.
13. A non-transitory computer-readable medium with instructions stored thereon, which when executed by a least one processor, configure the at least one processor to perform operations comprising: maintaining, in a storage device, a database that includes client specific information, wherein the client specific information identifies at least one product space by a product name or description of a product feature, one or more patent claims, a protection indicia corresponding to a respective product space of the at least one product space, and a status of a patent claim of the one or more patent claims, wherein the protection indicia indicates the client's patent protection for the respective product space as one of selected, broad, or none; mapping an association between one or more patent claims and the respective product space of the at least one product space; displaying on at least one display device a user interface with at least two portions, including a first portion that includes a plurality of user interface elements that include a product space user interface element; receiving an indication via at least one user input device that the product space user interface has been selected for a client; in response to the selection, executing a query to retrieve a list of product spaces for the client, patent claims associated with the list of product spaces based on maps included in the database that include respective of the product spaces; the protection indicia corresponding to each product space in the list of product spaces, and a list of statuses of the patent claims associated with the list of product spaces from the database from the at least one storage device; and updating the user interface to include a product space view that includes the list of product spaces, the patent claims, the protection indicia corresponding to each product space in the list of product spaces, and the list of statuses.
A system for managing and visualizing patent protection data for client-specific product spaces. The technology addresses the challenge of tracking patent claims and their associated protection levels across multiple product spaces, ensuring clients can efficiently monitor intellectual property coverage. The system maintains a database storing client-specific information, including product spaces identified by name or feature descriptions, patent claims, protection indicia (indicating the level of patent protection as selected, broad, or none), and the status of each patent claim. The system maps associations between patent claims and product spaces, enabling users to query and retrieve relevant data. A user interface displays product spaces, associated patent claims, protection levels, and claim statuses, allowing users to select a product space and view detailed information. The interface dynamically updates to present the retrieved data, providing a centralized view of patent protection across different product spaces. This system streamlines patent management by integrating protection status tracking with product space visualization, enhancing decision-making for intellectual property strategy.
14. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 13 ; comprising further instructions to: detecting a selection of a patent claims user interface element in the plurality of user interface elements for the client; and in response to the selection of the patent claims user interface element, retrieving a list of patent applications corresponding to the client and a list of claims associated with the list of patent applications from the database from the at least one storage device; and displaying; in the second portion of the user interface; a claim view that includes the list of patent applications corresponding to the client and the list of claims associated with the list of patent applications.
The invention relates to a system for managing patent applications and claims through a user interface. The problem addressed is the need for an efficient way to access and display patent-related information, particularly claims associated with multiple patent applications, in a structured and user-friendly manner. The system includes a user interface with multiple elements, where one of these elements is specifically for patent claims. When a user selects this patent claims element, the system retrieves from a database a list of patent applications associated with the user and the corresponding claims for those applications. The retrieved information is then displayed in a designated portion of the user interface, allowing the user to view and interact with the patent applications and their claims in a consolidated view. This streamlines the process of managing and reviewing patent claims, reducing the time and effort required to access this information. The system ensures that users can quickly navigate between different patent applications and their associated claims, improving overall efficiency in patent management.
15. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 14 , wherein the claim view further includes: a list of product spaces associated with the list of claims.
This invention relates to a computer-implemented system for managing patent claims, specifically improving the visualization and organization of claim data. The system addresses the challenge of efficiently navigating and analyzing large sets of patent claims, which can be complex and difficult to interpret due to their legal and technical nature. The invention provides a graphical user interface that displays a claim view, which includes a hierarchical representation of claims and their relationships. This hierarchical structure allows users to visualize the dependencies and scope of each claim within a patent document. The claim view further includes a list of product spaces associated with the claims. Product spaces refer to specific technological domains or market segments that the claims pertain to. By associating claims with product spaces, the system enables users to filter and categorize claims based on their relevance to particular industries or technologies. This feature enhances the usability of the system by allowing users to quickly identify claims that are relevant to their area of interest. The system may also include additional features such as claim comparison tools, search functionality, and the ability to annotate or tag claims for further analysis. The overall goal is to streamline the process of patent analysis, making it more accessible and efficient for legal professionals, inventors, and researchers.
16. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 14 , wherein the claim view further includes: a list of statuses associated with the list of claims.
A system and method for managing patent claims involves a graphical user interface (GUI) that displays a claim view, which includes a list of claims and a list of statuses associated with those claims. The claim view allows users to visualize and track the status of each claim, such as whether it is pending, allowed, rejected, or abandoned. The system may also include a claim tree that hierarchically organizes claims, showing parent-child relationships and dependencies between claims. Users can navigate through the claim tree to view detailed information about each claim, including its status, text, and any associated metadata. The system may further provide tools for editing, filtering, and searching claims based on their status or other attributes. This invention helps patent practitioners and examiners efficiently manage and monitor the lifecycle of patent claims, improving workflow and decision-making in patent prosecution.
17. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 14 , wherein the claim view further includes: a list of the concepts associated with the list of claims.
A system and method for managing patent claims and associated concepts in a database. The technology addresses the challenge of organizing and retrieving patent information by linking claims to relevant technical concepts, improving searchability and analysis. The system generates a claim view that displays a list of claims and their associated concepts, allowing users to quickly identify the technical scope and subject matter of each claim. The claim view may also include additional details such as claim dependencies, claim language, and metadata to enhance understanding. The system enables users to filter, sort, and search claims based on associated concepts, improving efficiency in patent analysis, litigation, and prosecution. The method involves processing patent data to extract claims and concepts, then mapping them in a structured format for display. The system may also support collaborative editing and annotation of claims and concepts, facilitating team-based patent management. The invention improves patent workflows by providing a structured, concept-driven approach to claim organization and retrieval.
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October 20, 2020
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